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Cause and Effect MCQs for MDCAT Practice

Logical Reasoning section, Cause and Effect chapter. Up to eight free sample questions, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. The full chapter opens in the app.

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  1. Question 1
    Dependent causes/ Independent causes:Statement: There is an unprecedented increase in the number of young unemployed in comparison to the previous year. A large number of candidates submitted applications against an advertisement for the post of manager issued by a bank.
    • Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effects (correct answer)
    • Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
    • Both the statements I and II are independent causes
    • Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
    Correct answer: A
    This question tests the ability to identify cause-and-effect relationships between two statements, specifically distinguishing between dependent and independent causes.
  2. Question 2
    Argument: “Schools should delay start times.”Which strengthens this?
    • Teenagers perform better with more sleep (correct answer)
    • Teachers come early
    • Parents like morning schedules
    • Buses run late
    Correct answer: A
    Strengthen the argument for delayed school start times by linking it to improved teen academic performance, a direct benefit.
  3. Question 3
    In the following question, two statements numbered I and II are given. There may be cause and effect relationship between the two statements. These two statements may be the effect of the same cause or independent causes. These statements may be independent causes without saving any relationship. Read both the statements in question and mark your answer as:A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect;B. If statement II is the cause and statement, I is its effect;C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes;D. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes;E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common causes;I. Special tax package has been announced for the new industries by the state governmentII. The state government had hiked different taxes for all industrial activities in the state last year.
    • A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect;
    • B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect; (correct answer)
    • C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes;
    • D. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes;
    Correct answer: B
    Government tax policies often have cascading effects; increased taxes can lead to incentives for relief.
  4. Question 4
    Statements: I. The dialogue between Jinnah and Gandhi failed. II. Indian National Congress and Muslim League tried to join hands, so they will be united.
    • Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
    • Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
    • Both statements I and II are independent causes
    • Both statements I and II are the effects of independent causes (correct answer)
    Correct answer: D
    Dissecting cause-and-effect relationships: The failure of the Jinnah-Gandhi dialogue and the Congress-League attempt at unity stem from separate historical circumstances, not directly from each other.
  5. Question 5
    Statement:I. There has been a decline in the prices of personal computers.II. School going kids are expressing interests in learning how the computer operates.
    • Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
    • Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
    • Both statements I and II are independent causes
    • Both statements I and II are the effects of independent cause (correct answer)
    Correct answer: D
    Analyzing causal relationships: Declining PC prices and children's interest in computers are likely separate effects of broader technological advancements.
  6. Question 6
    In the following question, two statements numbered I and II are given. There may be cause and effect relationship between the two statements. These two statements may be the effect of the same cause or independent causes. These statements may be independent causes without saving any relationship. Read both the statements in question and mark your answer as:A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect;B. If statement II is the cause and statement, I is its effect;C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes;D. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes;E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common causes;I. The Punjab university has instructed all the colleges under its jurisdiction to ban smoking inside the college premises as well as in the hostels.II. Majority of the parents signed a joint petition and are complaining against the open environment for students in colleges.
    • A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect;
    • B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect; (correct answer)
    • C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes;
    • D. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes;
    Correct answer: B
    Parental concerns about college environments can drive institutional policy changes, such as smoking bans.
  7. Question 7
    In the following question, two statements numbered I and II are given. There may be cause and effect relationship between the two statements. These two statements may be the effect of the same cause or independent causes. These statements may be independent causes without saving any relationship. Read both the statements in question and mark your answer as:A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect;B. If statement II is the cause and statement, I is its effect;C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes;D. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes;E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common causes;I. She got admitted into one of the top colleges.II. She worked day and night to achieve a good score in the entrance exam.
    • A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect;
    • B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect; (correct answer)
    • C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes;
    • D. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes;
    Correct answer: B
    Statement II (hard work) is the cause, and Statement I (admission) is its effect, demonstrating a clear cause-and-effect relationship.
  8. Question 8
    Statement I: The school extended its summer vacation by a week. Statement II: The region reported record-breaking heat levels.
    • I is the cause and II is its effect
    • II is the cause and I is its effect (correct answer)
    • Both are unrelated
    • Both are effects of a common cause
    Correct answer: B
    Understanding cause and effect is crucial in logical reasoning. This question tests identifying the causal link between extreme weather and educational policy changes.

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